Tire tread

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Description

FIG. 1 is a side perspective view of a tire tread showing our new design, it being understood that the tread pattern is repeated throughout the circumference of the tire tread, the opposite side being the same as that shown;

FIG. 2 is a front elevational view thereof, the rear elevational view being identical thereto;

FIG. 3 is a right side elevational view thereof, the left side elevational view being identical thereto; and,

FIG. 4 is an enlarged fragmentary front elevational view thereof.

The broken lines defining the tire sidewall, inner bead, and the peripheral boundary between the claimed tire tread and sidewall are for illustrative purposes only and form no part of the claimed design.

Claims

The ornamental design for a tire tread, as shown and described.

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Other references
  • Bridgestone B381 Tire; 2005 Tread Design Guide, p. 11, Row 4, Item 2.
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Patent History
Patent number: D606932
Type: Grant
Filed: Sep 21, 2007
Date of Patent: Dec 29, 2009
Assignee:
Inventors: John J. Regallis (Akron, OH), Robert W. Asper (Wadsworth, OH)
Primary Examiner: Caron Veynar
Assistant Examiner: Garth Rademaker
Attorney: Thomas R. Kingsbury
Application Number: 29/295,085
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Straight Sides (D12/603)